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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,708 sqft$191/sqft
540 Burgess Rd, Madison Heights, VA 24572
Single FamilyProperty Type
7.40 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$191/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Wonderful log cabin on 7+ wooded acres with 270' of James River frontage! Property is located 3/4 mile downstream from Monacan Park & boat landing with deep water access. A deck & rope swing are at the river. Cabin has been renovated with newer windows, vinyl siding in the gable ends, overhangs, and front porch ceiling. seamless gutters and NEW ROOF installed in 2023 along with a new Skylight. A covered front & back porch offers peaceful sounds of nature at this secluded property. There is an open...Wonderful log cabin on 7+ wooded acres with 270' of James River frontage! Property is located 3/4 mile downstream from Monacan Park & boat landing with deep water access. A deck & rope swing are at the river. Cabin has been renovated with newer windows, vinyl siding in the gable ends, overhangs, and front porch ceiling. seamless gutters and NEW ROOF installed in 2023 along with a new Skylight. A covered front & back porch offers peaceful sounds of nature at this secluded property. There is an open loft area used as a primary bedroom w/ 2 closets & a half bath. The main level features hickory cabinets in the kitchen w. SS appliances & vaulted ceiling great room. Basement is finished w/ a full bath & 3rd bedroom. Property has been used as an Air BnB in the past and owner's 2nd home. All furnishings convey, including stocked kitchen.
  • Listed by: Karl Miller • Karl Miller Realty LLC
Listing closed: 11/21/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 348256

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$319,900

Avg days on market

77

Sale-to-list ratio

98.4%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Karl Miller Realty LLC, Karl Miller

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Dawson Ford Garbee & Co., REALTORS®, Dave Marple

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Property Information for 540 Burgess Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $897 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: A1
  • Styles: Log
  • Directions: From Madison Heights take Elon Road (130) towards Elon, make a left onto Monacan Park Road, make a left onto Burgess, property on right. Driveway is shared with neighbor and turn right where post with 540 is located.
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Lot Size: 7.40 AC / 322,388 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • County/City: Amherst
  • State: VA
  • ZIP: 24572
  • Zip Plus 4: 6071
  • Area: Amherst
  • Longitude: .00
  • Latitude: .00
  • City/Town: Madison Heights
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Map/Parcel ID: 1451EE1
  • Estimated Taxes: $897.00
  • Association: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
  • Association Fee Amount: $.00
  • Association Fee: 0.00
School Information
  • School District: Amherst
Parking
  • Garage Area: .00
  • Garage Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Garage Length: .00
  • Garage Width: .00
  • Carport Area: .00
  • Carport Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Carport Length: .00
  • Carport Width: .00
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 7.401
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Size Source: (Public Records)
  • Lot Square Footage: 322388.0
  • Square Footage: 1708.0
  • Above Grade Fin SqFt: 968.0
  • Est Fin SqFt BelGrde: 740.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 3: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 2: 200.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 1: 768.0
  • Est UnFin SqFt Total: 0.0
  • Lot Number: E
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Age: 0
  • FIPS Code: 9
  • Legal Description: LOT E ISLAND VIEW
  • Building on Property: Storage Building, Other
  • Construction Status: Completed
  • Property Disclaimer: All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed
  • Allow Auto Estimate: No
  • Allow Reviews: No
  • Validated: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Water: Well
  • Utility - Electric: AEP/Appalachian Powr
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: One and One Half
  • Porch: 32x8 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • Exterior Features: River Nearby, Water View, Circular Drive, Concrete Drive, Secluded Lot, Insulated Glass, Satellite Dish, Undergrnd Utilities, Water Access, River Front
  • Exterior Finish (AG): Log
  • Attach Doc to DocBox: Disclosure, Survey/Plat, Tax Map
  • ScreenedPorch Area: 0.0
  • ScreenedPorch Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • ScreenedPorch Length: 0.0
  • ScreenedPorch Width: 0.0
  • Deck Area: 224.0
  • Deck Dimensions: 32.000 x 7.000
  • Deck Length: 32.0
  • Deck Width: 7.0
  • Patio Area: 0.0
  • Patio Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Patio Length: 0.0
  • Patio Width: 0.0
  • Porch Area: 256.0
  • Porch Dimensions: 32.000 x 8.000
  • Porch Length: 32.0
  • Porch Width: 8.0
  • Foyer Area: 0.0
  • Foyer Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Foyer Length: 0.0
  • Foyer Width: 0.0
  • Deck: 32x7 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Heating System: Electric Baseboard, Wood Stove
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Great Room, Main Level Bedroom, Primary Bed w/Bath, Paneling, Skylights, Smoke Alarm, Tube Lights
  • Internet Providers: Satellite
  • Laundry: Basement, Dryer Connection, Laundry Closet, Washer Connections
  • Limited Services: No
  • Attic: None
  • Basement: Exterior Entrance, Finished, Full, Heated, Interior Entrance, Partitioned, Walkout
  • Den: 12x8 Level: Below Grade
  • Den Area: 96.0
  • Den Dimensions: 12.000 x 8.000
  • Den Length: 12.0
  • Den Width: 8.0
  • Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 3 (2 1)
  • Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0
  • Appliance/Convey: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Room Information
Additional Room Information
  • 2nd Bedroom: 10x8 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • 2ndBedroom Area: 80.0
  • 2ndBedroom Dimensions: 10.000 x 8.000
  • 2ndBedroom Length: 10.0
  • 2ndBedroom Width: 8.0
  • 3rd Bedroom: 11x10 Level: Below Grade
  • 3rdBedroom Area: 110.0
  • 3rdBedroom Dimensions: 11.000 x 10.000
  • 3rdBedroom Length: 11.0
  • 3rdBedroom Width: 10.0
  • 4thBedroom Area: 0.0
  • 4thBedroom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • 4thBedroom Length: 0.0
  • 4thBedroom Width: 0.0
  • 5thBedroom Area: 0.0
  • 5thBedroom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • 5thBedroom Length: 0.0
  • 5thBedroom Width: 0.0
  • 6thBedroom Area: 0.0
  • 6thBedroom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • 6thBedroom Length: 0.0
  • 6thBedroom Width: 0.0
  • Great Room: 21x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Kitchen: 11x10 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • RecRoom Area: 0.0
  • RecRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • RecRoom Length: 0.0
  • RecRoom Width: 0.0
  • FamilyRoom Area: 0.0
  • FamilyRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • FamilyRoom Length: 0.0
  • FamilyRoom Width: 0.0
  • GreatRoom Area: 294.0
  • GreatRoom Dimensions: 21.000 x 14.000
  • GreatRoom Length: 21.0
  • GreatRoom Width: 14.0
  • OtherRoom1 Area: 0.0
  • OtherRoom1 Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • OtherRoom1 Length: 0.0
  • OtherRoom1 Width: 0.0
  • OtherRoom2 Area: 0.0
  • OtherRoom2 Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • OtherRoom2 Length: 0.0
  • OtherRoom2 Width: 0.0
  • OtherRoom3 Area: 0.0
  • OtherRoom3 Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • OtherRoom3 Length: 0.0
  • OtherRoom3 Width: 0.0
  • Office Area: 0.0
  • Office Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Office Length: 0.0
  • Office Width: 0.0
Breakfast Room Information
  • BreakfastArea Area: 0.0
  • BreakfastArea Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • BreakfastArea Length: 0.0
  • BreakfastArea Width: 0.0
Master Bedroom Information
  • MasterBedroom Area: 150.0
  • MasterBedroom Dimensions: 15.000 x 10.000
  • MasterBedroom Length: 15.0
  • MasterBedroom Width: 10.0
  • Master Bedroom: 15x10 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
Bathrooms Information
  • Full Bath BelowGrade: 1
  • Full Bath Level 1: 1
  • Full Bath Level 2: 0
  • Full Bath Level 3: 0
  • Half Bath BelowGrade: 0
  • Half Bath Level 1: 0
  • Half Bath Level 2: 1
  • Half Bath Level 3: 0
Dining Room
  • FormalDining Area: 0.0
  • FormalDining Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • FormalDining Length: 0.0
  • FormalDining Width: 0.0
Sun Room
  • SunRoom Area: 0.0
  • SunRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • SunRoom Length: 0.0
  • SunRoom Width: 0.0
Laundry Room
  • LaundryRoom Area: 0.0
  • LaundryRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • LaundryRoom Length: 0.0
  • LaundryRoom Width: 0.0
Kitchen Room
  • Kitchen Area: 110.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11.000 x 10.000
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • LivingRoom Area: 0.0
  • LivingRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • LivingRoom Length: 0.0
  • LivingRoom Width: 0.0

Property History for 540 Burgess Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2023

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #348256

$327,000
Sep 22, 2023

Pending

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #348256

Sep 18, 2023

Listed (Active)

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #348256

$300,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2023

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #348256

$327,000
09/22/2023

Pending

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #348256

09/18/2023

Listed (Active)

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #348256

$300,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 540 Burgess Road

Taxable ValueLand$71,300Additions$139,900Total$211,200
Tax Record2026$1,786 ($149 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,070 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,070 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt768 SqFtStories1Lot Size322,388 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated2001ZoningA1CountyAMHERSTAPN145 1 E,E1

Schools near 540 Burgess Road

This home is within Amherst County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Elon Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Monelison Middle School
Public6 to 8

Amherst County High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 540 Burgess Road, Madison Heights, VA 24572
$327,000
3
1,708
322,388
$197,000
4
2,078
353,054
$59,900
3
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